https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-s-crazy-efficient-ev-borrows-an-idea-from-slateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-s-crazy-efficient-ev-borrows-an-idea-from-slatehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-s-crazy-efficient-ev-borrows-an-idea-from-slate#u69685Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:06:39 +0000Volkswagen has revealed the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric car designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. Based on the ID. Polo, the teardrop-shaped coupe achieves a 0.158 drag coefficient, allowing it to travel 9 miles per kilowatt-hour. The vehicle utilizes a 54.9-kWh battery to reach a range of nearly 500 miles. In recent testing, the prototype covered 794 miles with only one charging stop. The design focuses on minimizing energy waste to improve the economics of affordable electric vehicles.Why it mattersThe Mission Efficiency serves as a spiritual successor to the XL1, a